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pelisse definition

pe·lisse (pə lēs′)

noun

a long cloak or outer coat, esp. one made, lined, or trimmed with fur

Etymology: Fr < OFr < VL pellicia, for pellicia (vestis) < L pellicius, made of skins < pellis, a skin: for IE base see fell

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